As August ushers in Black Business Month, the Baltimore Times launches a weekly series spotlighting the professionals who keep Black-owned businesses thriving — starting with the case for putting people first. Every August, Black Business Month calls on us to celebrate, support, and strategically grow Black-owned enterprises across the country. A healthy, thriving business needs a sharp accountant to keep the books honest. A Business is Only as Healthy as the Person Running itHere's a question we don't ask often enough: can a business be healthy if the person behind it isn't? For Black business owners specifically, the stakes are compounded.